CIS Invoice Template for Tilers UK
A free, HMRC-compliant CIS invoice template for UK tilers. Generate and send professional CIS invoices with automatic deduction calculations — no spreadsheets, no manual maths.
📄 Example CIS Invoice — Tiler
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Labour — Tiling and flooring | £700 |
| Materials — Tile adhesive, grout | Variable |
| CIS Deduction (20% on labour) | −£XX.XX |
| Amount Due | £XXX.XX |
FlashBill creates this invoice automatically.
Enter your labour and materials, select your CIS rate — FlashBill calculates the deduction and generates a professional PDF. Free to start.
What Should a CIS Invoice for a Tiler Include?
A CIS invoice for tilers must meet HMRC's requirements. Here's what every CIS invoice must show:
- Your name and address (or business name)
- Your UTR number (10-digit Unique Taxpayer Reference)
- Invoice number (sequential, for your records)
- Invoice date and payment due date
- Description of work — e.g., "Tiling — Bathrooms and En-suites, 12-Unit Development"
- Labour amount separately from materials
- CIS deduction rate and amount (20%, 30%, or 0%)
- Net payable amount (what the contractor actually pays you)
- VAT number and VAT amount (if VAT registered)
CIS and Tiler Work: What You Need to Know
Tiling on construction sites is covered by the Construction Industry Scheme. Tilers working as subcontractors on new build or refurbishment projects must use CIS-compliant invoices.
Tilers typically carry out wall and floor tiling, large format tiles, bathroom and kitchen tiling, commercial floor tiling, wet rooms, and mosaic work. Common contractors who engage tilers as subcontractors include house builders, bathroom fitters, commercial interior contractors, and hospitality refurbishment companies.
CIS Deduction Rates for Tilers
The deduction rate applied to your labour payments depends on your CIS registration status:
- 0% — Gross payment status (you've applied and been approved by HMRC)
- 20% — Registered CIS subcontractor (standard rate)
- 30% — Unregistered subcontractor (higher rate — register to reduce this)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CIS apply to tilers?
Yes. Tiling and flooring are included under the Construction Industry Scheme when work is carried out on a construction project. Register as a CIS subcontractor if you work for building contractors.
Do I need to charge VAT on tiling invoices?
You only charge VAT if you are VAT registered. If your annual turnover exceeds £90,000 (2024 threshold), VAT registration is compulsory. Below this, it is optional.
Can I use FlashBill for tiling invoices?
Yes. FlashBill automatically calculates the CIS deduction on your labour amount, adds any materials separately, and generates a PDF invoice your contractor can use for their CIS records.
Stop Using Spreadsheets — Use FlashBill Instead
Creating CIS invoices manually is time-consuming and easy to get wrong. FlashBill is designed specifically for UK tilers — enter your job details, select your CIS rate, and the invoice is calculated and formatted correctly in seconds. Send it by email or share a payment link directly.